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Nov 5, 2013 · Category:Moves by stat modification. These are moves that can modify the user and/or the target's stats. Subcategories. This category has the following 28 subcategories, out of 28 total. Moves that can lower the target's accuracy. Moves that can lower the target's Attack. Moves that can lower the target's Defense.
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- 23 Tera Blast
- 22 Armor Cannon
- 21 Scale Shot
- 20 Headlong Rush
- 19 Make It Rain
- 18 Spin Out
- 17 Mind Blown
- 16 Overheat
- 15 Hyperspace Fury
- 14 Psycho Boost
Type: Normal
This potent move is unique; not just from its debuff potential, but because of the special conditions that shift this from a special to a physical move (when Terastallized). Specifically, it makes this switch if the user's Attack stat is higher than its Special Attack. Another condition comes into play in order for this to damage to the user, which is why this will be placed at the lower tier of this list. The user's Attack and Special Attack stats are dragged down by one stage — but only if...
Type: Fire
This deadly blast of fire power is certainly one for veteran players to take advantage of, as long as they're prepared for the "blowback" as it were. While this is one of the stronger Fire-type moves in the game, and boasts perfect Accuracy, Armor Cannon's strength comes at a cost beyond the 5 PP needed to use it. Following these blazing projectiles, the move drops the user's Defense and Special Defense stats by one stage for both. Thus, players will want to ensure Armor Cannon will deliver a...
Type: Dragon
Some of the more satisfying moves in Pokemon are those that strike the target multiple times — especially when they have a randomized chance to bump that up to several hits. In the case of the deadly Dragon-type attack, an opponent can be hit up to five times (15% chance), and can be hit twice at the low end (35% chance) with this move. This certainly makes its tepid power level seem a lot more impressive. If the Pokemon holds the Ability Skill Link, the move will always strike its target fiv...
Type: Ground
Introduced in Generation VII by way of Legends: Arceus, Headlong Rush is an impactful Ground-type move that relies on raw power first and foremost. It's a good option when looking to finish off a foe quickly in a pinch, though it is something of a gamble. This is because the move softens the user's Defensive stats, and it extends this debuff for a whole three turns. This is shifted a bit for Generation IX, as it lowers both the player's Defense and Special Defense stat by one stage each. Whil...
Type: Steel
This recent addition to the expanding lineup of Pokemon moves is unique in that it's an effective Special move that paradoxically lowers the user's own Special Attack. It does this only by a single stat stage, thankfully, but it can still cause some problems for opponents liberally using their own Special moves. Compared to many of its ilk, this stat-lowering move is a fairly safe bet, and a good investment overall. Not only is it strong, but it has the added benefit of giving the player extr...
Type: Steel
Spin Out is a new addition to the appealing list of Steel-typemoves. By way of a flashy airborne spin move that resembles a large Sonic the Hedgehog, the Pokemon — mainly Varoom/Revavroom — inflicts loads of damage on its target. However, this comes at the cost of lowering the user's speed by two stat stages. Players will want to make sure their lineup isn't already sluggish, and will probably want to save this for finishing off targets.
Type: Fire
This fittingly-named Fire move from Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (and beyond) is both enjoyable to watch and fun to use in battle. Though it can also be rather intense. The conditions and statistics of this one are more involved than most, as the user absorbs damage equal to half of its max HP (rounded up). This doesn't apply if the player has Magic Guard, and the move can't be used when a Pokemon is laced with Ability Damp. Players will want to utilize some strategy before launching this one, as...
Type: Fire
This pyromancer's fantasy is a move that first appeared in Generation III. It has a monstrouspower of 130,making it one of the deadliest Fire-type attacks in the series. The downside is that it drops the user's Special Attack by two entire stages, making further special attacks much less effective. However, since this is meant more to be a final attack, the stat drops can be negligible if Overheat is timed properly. It is worth mentioning that this is one of two moves introduced in the third...
Type: Dark
Players won't have to worry too much about the stat-reducing effects of Hyperspace Fury as only one Pokemon is capable of using the move. This particular attack is a signature move from Hoopa Unbound, and no other Pokemon are allowed to use the move. If they try, it will simply fail and express that they're not capable of using it (even if they know it). This is also true for the regular forms of Hoopa. Only the Unbound form can unleash this attack. Hyperspace Fury has 100 power and the added...
Type: Psychic
This is another move introduced in Generation III that helped start the deadly attack trend. Psycho Boost was identical to Overheat until Generation VI when Overheat and other variants of this move had their powerdropped from 140 to 130 as a slight nerf. This was likely done to change how easily the other moves could be learned due to their wide distribution among various egg groups and Pokémon species. As Psycho Boost can't be learned as easily, it evaded this nerf, which allows it to stand...
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Aug 6, 2021 · This is a list of all moves that boost stats in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to learn more about these moves, the stats they reduce, and their effects in battle.
Cures all status problems in the party Pokémon. The user hides in the target's shadow, steals the target's stat boosts, and then attacks. The user exchanges Speed stats with the target. Harshly lowers the opponent's Defense and sharply raises their Attack.
NameTypePowerAcc.195—201004010040100May 27, 2024 · The status move (Japanese: 変化技 status move) category includes several moves that do not directly inflict damage, unlike physical and special moves. Status moves include moves that change the weather, inflict status conditions, or raise or lower the stats of a Pokémon, among other effects.
Jul 8, 2023 · The following moves can lower their user's Attack. Pages in category "Moves that can lower the user's Attack" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
